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Webster 1913 Edition


Constancy

Con′stan-cy

,
Noun.
[L.
constantia
: cf. F.
constance
. See
Constant
.]
1.
The state or quality of being constant or steadfast; freedom from change; stability; fixedness; immutability;
as, the
constancy
of God in his nature and attributes
.
2.
Fixedness or firmness of mind; persevering resolution; especially, firmness of mind under sufferings, steadiness in attachments, or perseverance in enterprise; stability; fidelity.
A fellow of plain uncoined
constancy
.
Shakespeare
Syn. – Fixedness; stability; firmness; steadiness; permanence; steadfastness; resolution. See
Firmness
.

Webster 1828 Edition


Constancy

CONSTANCY

,
Noun.
[L., to stand.]
1.
Fixedness; a standing firm; hence, applied to God or his works, immutability; unalterable continuance; a permanent state.
2.
Fixedness or firmness of mind; persevering resolution; steady, unshaken determination; particularly applicable to firmness of mind under sufferings, to steadiness in attachments, and to perseverence in enterprise. Lasting affection; stability in love or friendship.
3.
Certainty; veracity; reality.